With glitter nails are simply more festive and fun to wear. Glitter is the universally awesome nail color. There is just something about that glitz on your fingertips that puts a smile on your face.Going to a party? Going to the beach? Binge eating mochi on your couch while watching Will & Grace until you feel better about the world? Glitter nails are a hit for every occasion!Honestly, was there ever a time that glitter nails were unpopular? We really don’t think so. But if there was, we’re glad we don’t remember it.

50 Amazing Manicures to Find Your Glitter Nails Goals

Getting the looks in this gallery may require some special tools and techniques.You need a base coat (clear), polish in the base and glitter colors you like, glitter powder (optional, but recommended if you like the textured glitter look), a top coat, a small brush (to clean polish off skin around the nail), nail striping tape (if you’re doing traditional or reverse French or nail art with hard lines) and polish remover to clean up messy edges.

If you like the ombre trend, you can layer on your glitter freehand or use a makeup sponge to apply each coat. If you like the precision nail art or French tip nails, invest in some nail striping tape. It will give you a crisp line wherever you want it, and the special adhesive won’t mess up the layers of polish underneath. If you’re doing a full nail you can just paint with a clear base coat, then roll the nail in the glitter while the polish is still wet. If you want more of a dusting than full coverage, you can sprinkle it onto wet polish instead. You can use your nail tape to get precision lines with this technique as well.

You know the other amazing thing about glitter polish? It doesn’t chip like regular polish does. That’s right. It’s shiny and its invincible. Just like you. Let’s get to the polish!